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HVAC Engineer
Skillmatch Recruitment Ltd
Chichester
In office
Junior - Mid
£38,000 - £45,000
RECENTLY POSTED
TECH-AGNOSTIC ROLE

Our client is one of the largest facilities management and maintenance contractors in the UK, offering market leading opportunities for talented professionals looking for long term career progression.
Due to an increase in upcoming projects, there is now a need for a HVAC Engineer to join this highly successful and forward-thinking organisation.
We are looking for a HVAC Engineer who wants to work in a diverse role where no two days are the same.
The HVAC Engineer, will be responsible for:
* Carrying out operational and maintenance activities as directed, ensuring work is executed in a safe and suitable manner
* Working as directed to ensure timely completion of PPM’s and reactive work to SLA’s
* Providing a customer focused service and a high standard of planned preventative and reactive maintenance
* Proactively involved in the on-going technical evaluation of all plant and equipment, suggestion of improvements where appropriate
* Accurately recording and reporting of maintenance activity to ensure the CAFM System is correctly updated
* Supporting the Shift Engineering Teams to ensure correct operation of the critical services
* Ensuring the maintenance of accurate plant records, information and reporting systems
* You will have site sign off for works to take place and to accept successful completion ensuring all RAMS and other technical sign off is in place prior to allowing works to take place
* Taking responsibility for ensuring services are delivered in accordance with site and best practice processes and procedures
To be successful for this HVAC Engineer role you must have:
* NVQ Level 2 in Air Conditioning or equivalent
* Working knowledge and understanding of engineering operations within Business-Critical Environments
* Demonstrable experience in operating and fault finding complex and integrated HVAC systems including (Heat Pumps, Chillers, DX units, Fan Coils etc)
* Experience in facilities, operations or engineering; in a production environment
If you feel you have the necessary skills set and experience to perform this HVAC Engineer role, and you are interested in an opportunity offering unparalleled career development, please apply now

Environmental Test Engineer
Gi Group
Fareham
Hybrid
Junior - Mid
Private salary
RECENTLY POSTED
TECH-AGNOSTIC ROLE

Technology shapes how we live and this role puts you right at the heart of it. As part of a specialist environmental testing team, you’ll help ensure products are safe, reliable and ready for the real world.

You’ll work hands-on with cutting-edge test equipment, collaborate directly with customers from a wide range of industries, and turn complex test data into clear, meaningful reports. If you enjoy precision, problem-solving and making things better, faster and smarter, this is for you.

What you’ll be doing

* Carrying out mechanical and environmental testing to agreed standards, regulations and test plans

* Working closely with customers during attended testing

* Recording results using electronic logbooks and producing high-quality test reports

* Supporting customers with test specifications, execution and result interpretation

* Collaborating with test supervisors to deliver work accurately and on time

* Helping develop and refine test plans, methods and documentation

* Driving continuous improvement, efficiency and smarter ways of working

What we’re looking for

Essential

* Experience working in a test laboratory environment

Highly desirable

* Hands-on experience with mechanical testing, including vibration shaker equipment

* Experience delivering climatic testing services

* Knowledge of laboratory quality systems and operating procedures

You’ll also bring

* A motivated, practical and curious mindset

* Flexibility to work overtime, shifts or on customer sites when needed

* Strong numerical, analytical and organisational skills

* Confidence using IT tools such as Excel, Word and Outlook

* The ability to work independently or as part of a team to tight deadlines

* Clear communication skills and a genuine commitment to great customer experience

What’s in it for you

* Competitive salary

* 33+ days holiday (including public holidays)

* Pension and life assurance

* Salary exchange options (holiday trading, cycle to work, pensions)

* Incentives and comprehensive wellbeing support

* Hybrid or home-working options (role-dependent)

* Additional benefits may include company car/car allowance and private medical insurance

Should you require any support or assistance, please contact your local Gi Group office.

Gi Group Holdings Recruitment Limited are proud founding members of Menopause in business, pledge members for Neurodiversity in business, Disability committed members, Silver status pledge members for the Armed Forces Covenant, and Bronze trail blazers for Racial Equality matters.

Gi Group Holdings Recruitment Limited group of companies includes Gi Recruitment Limited, Draefern Limited, Gi Group Recruitment Ltd, INTOO (UK) Limited, Marks Sattin (UK) Limited, TACK TMI UK Limited, Grafton Professional Staffing Limited, Encore Personnel Services, Gi Group Ireland Limited and Kelly Services (UK) Ltd. Gi Group Ireland Limited are acting as an Employment Agency in relation to this role.

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IT Support Engineer
IT Talent Solutions
Portsmouth
Hybrid
Junior - Mid
£35,000 - £50,000
RECENTLY POSTED

IT Support Specialist

Are you looking to join a fast‑growing, forward‑thinking company where you can develop your technical skills and play a key role in shaping their in‑house IT support function?

My client is seeking a hands‑on IT Support Specialist to support 30–50 users across the UK, as well as remote colleagues…

You’ll work closely with our Digital Transformation Manager to support users, manage our Microsoft-based infrastructure, and help evolve the IT systems as we continue to grow.

Role:

* Installing and configuring hardware and software across the network

* Administering Microsoft 365 (Active Directory, Exchange, Security Groups)

* Providing user training and support for core Office 365 applications

* Troubleshooting technical issues across devices, printers, and infrastructure

* Delivering remote support and guiding users through resolutions

* Creating documentation: FAQs, wiki pages, quick-start guides

* Supporting the rollout of new applications and technologies

* Assisting operations with diagnosing issues in Windows laptop images

* Contributing to IT policy development and maintaining Cyber Essentials standards

* Testing, evaluating, and recommending new technologies

You:

* Strong problem-solving ability and attention to detail

* Organised, able to multitask, and comfortable working independently

* Experience or qualifications in IT Support / Computer Science / related field

* 2 years in technical support, systems admin, or desktop support

* Experience administering Microsoft/Office 365

* Familiarity with remote desktop tools and helpdesk software

* Experience with Windows OS, Autopilot, Intune, SCCM

* Excellent communication and interpersonal skills

Desirable:

* Windows Server, Azure, and VM administration skills

* Knowledge of PowerShell, .NET, Power Platform, HTML/CSS, PHP, JavaScript

* Driving licence and access to a car

Calibration and Production Engineer
5S Recruitment Limited
Worthing
In office
Junior - Mid
£35,000 - £40,000
RECENTLY POSTED
TECH-AGNOSTIC ROLE

5S Recruitment are working with a long-established, highly regulated manufacturer operating within the medical device sector. They are creating a brand-new role to strengthen their production engineering, equipment reliability and calibration control across cleanroom and mouldshop operations.

If you’re a hands-on engineer who prefers fixing problems rather than talking about them, this is very much your kind of environment.

What’s on Offer for the Calibration and Production Engineer

* Competitive salary (£35k+ depending on experience).

* Stable, well-established manufacturer in a highly regulated sector.

* Full training from the technical and quality teams across all equipment and calibration responsibilities.

* Simply Health cash plan (post-probation).

* Company pension.

* Free onsite parking.

* Hours: Mon–Thu 08:00–17:00 | Fri 08:00–13:30.

* 28 days holiday including bank holidays.

The Opportunity

The Calibration and Production Engineer position blends production process engineering, equipment maintenance, calibration ownership, and general site engineering support. You’ll work directly with production, quality, technical and facilities teams to keep machines reliable, processes efficient and compliance airtight (ISO 13485).

Expect a practical, sleeves-rolled-up role where your engineering ability actually makes a difference day-to-day.

Key Responsibilities as a Calibration and Production Engineer

Production Engineering

* Setup, optimise and maintain RF welders, ultrasonic welders, drilling systems, printing equipment, assembly and test equipment.

* Troubleshoot electrical, mechanical, pneumatic and process issues to reduce downtime.

* Support NPI, tooling qualification and process validation.

* Improve existing manufacturing processes, workflows and documentation.

* Drive scrap reduction, waste elimination and efficiency gains through proper engineering.

Maintenance & Reliability

* Own and deliver the full preventive maintenance schedule.

* Maintain accurate PM records in line with quality and regulatory standards.

* Coordinate external service engineers and ensure annual plant maintenance is completed on time.

Calibration Ownership

* Maintain calibration status for gauges, instruments, tools and production/test equipment.

* Arrange off-site calibration when needed and keep full calibration logs/certificates.

* Conduct routine PAT testing and periodic particulate testing in cleanrooms.

Quality & CI

* Support CAPA, NCRs, root cause investigations and corrective actions.

* Train production staff on machine setup, safe operation and basic maintenance.

* Contribute to CI initiatives including process optimisation, workflow improvements and equipment capability.

General Site Engineering

*

Assist with facility inspections, electrical fault finding (within competence), and equipment installation/relocation.

Skills & Experience

Essential

* Proven hands-on engineering experience in a manufacturing environment (regulated/medical device ideal).

* Strong mechanical, electrical and pneumatic fault-finding ability.

* Experience with calibration, test equipment, PM routines and production support.

* Solid documentation discipline within a quality-focused environment.

* Able to work independently while collaborating across production, quality, facilities and management.

Preferred

* HNC/HND/Degree in Mechanical, Manufacturing, Maintenance or Process Engineering (or equivalent practical experience).

* Exposure to Lean, CI, TPM, 5S or process improvement methodology

To apply for this role get in touch with 5S Recruitment today, my client once presented with the correct candidate are in a position to interview immediately and make offers for the right candidate straight away

Electronics Tester - SC Cleared
CBS Butler
Portsmouth
In office
Junior - Mid
£230/day - £250/day
RECENTLY POSTED
TECH-AGNOSTIC ROLE

Rate: £230 - £250 a day
IR35 status: Inside IR35
Clearance required: SC clearance required
Location: Portsmouth - onsite 5 days per week - Portsmouth office 5 days a week and involves working in rotational shifts (6:00 AM-2:00 PM/2:00 PM-10:00 PM)

You will join a global IT Consultancy, working at their prestigious end client.

You will:

  • Install test equipment and perform test on systems/subsystems to ensure their behaviour are according to the specifications.
  • Perform trouble-shooting and first level Quality inspection
  • Specimen to be tested, test procedures, test facilities and when needed, calibrated sensors and installation procedures.
  • Test completion and associated documentation (test report delivery, anomalies reports).

In this role you will play a key role in:

  • test facilities preparation,
  • sensors calibration,
  • testing documentation and report preparation
  • first level quality inspection of specimen undergoing test
  • initial troubleshooting in case of faults identified

Your profile

  • Solid understanding of latest system testing methodologies.
  • Proficiency in using testing tools (Rf simulator, Spectrum Analyser).
  • Ability to organise own activities to match project timeline and track bug to closure
Plant Engineer
Jaxdene Solutions Limited
Emsworth
Remote or hybrid
Junior - Mid
Private salary
RECENTLY POSTED
TECH-AGNOSTIC ROLE

My client is a leading supplier of construction equipment, with a brand recognised across the world. From their site in Peterborough, they service and prepare OEM products across a wide area, either in the depot or at the customer’s site. With full training provided on complex products and systems, they are renowned their development and support of staff and customer service.

Role Overview

This customer-facing role involves machine diagnostics, servicing and repairs to a wide range of equipment at customer sites. You will deliver a professional, world-class service while working independently across the territory and liaising with manufacturers and contractors where required.

Key Responsibilities

* Service, repair wide range of construction equipment

* Electrical, Mechanical and Hydraulic system repair on hydraulic systems, open and closed loop, axles, transmissions manual and power shift, cam-bus electrical systems and working on construction machinery or equivalent

* Attend relevant technical training

* Willingness to work unsociable hours when required

Qualifications & Experience

* NVQ Level 2, 3 or equivalent and have experience in the construction, HGV or agriculture heavy plant machinery sectors including servicing and maintenance then this could be the role for you.

* Portfolio of certification/achievements required

* Full UK driving licence required.

* Strong experience with hydraulic, electrical, transmission, and control systems

* Ability to work independently in a remote role

Skills & Attributes

* Strong customer-facing and communication skills

* Excellent time management and problem-solving ability

* Flexible, motivated, and able to work under pressure

* Commercially aware with a professional approach

Benefits

* Competitive pay with overtime and call-out rates

* Company van, fuel card, tools, uniform, mobile, and laptop

* Pension, life assurance (4x salary), private medical (contributory)

* 22 days holiday + bank holidays (plus service-related increases)

* Training and career development opportunities

* Employee assistance programme and staff discounts

Electronics Design Authority
BAE Systems
Multiple locations
Hybrid
Mid - Senior
£58,600
RECENTLY POSTED
TECH-AGNOSTIC ROLE

Job Title: Electronics Design Authority

Location: Portsmouth Broad Oak, hybrid, 4 days on site weekly

We offer a range of hybrid and flexible working arrangements. Please speak to your recruiter about the options for this particular role

Salary: Up to £58,600 depending on skills & experiences + bonus scheme

Who we are:

Join BAE Systems and you’ll be part of something bigger. As a valued member of our global colleague network, you’ll bring your unique skills and perspectives to help pioneer progress and protect what matters most. You’ll be trusted to play your part in delivering the advanced, technology-led defence, aerospace and security solutions of tomorrow, shaping a safer future, for all of us.

From the depths of the ocean, to the far reaches of space, there’s no limit to where a career at BAE Systems could take you.

What you’ll be doing:

The role involves leading the full lifecycle of electronic assembly development, taking concepts from initial specification through to service release. This includes managing VHDL-based activities such as requirements analysis, coding, simulation, and IP integration, alongside performing rigorous design verification through advanced simulation, analysis, and testing methods. A key part of the work is the ongoing management of existing designs, including technology insertion initiatives and resolving PCB obsolescence challenges, while also generating high‑quality technical documentation, design reports, and compliance evidence.

In addition, the position requires hands‑on integration and demonstration of complex system‑level electronics and hardware, ensuring all work adheres to relevant safety legislation, engineering lifecycles, and customer expectations. The role supports peer reviews, design progress assessments, and collaborative engineering across multiple projects, while also contributing to commercial activities such as bids, proposals, and project estimation.

Core duties:

  • You’ll hold a degree or equivalent in Electronic Engineering or strongly related subject
  • You’ll be experienced in component-level design using computer-aided engineering (CAE) for volume production, including managing obsolescence and technology insertion
  • You’ll be proficient in circuity and analogue-to-digital (ADC/DAC) conversion, power supply decoupling, and collaborating on EMC-compliant PCB layouts
  • You’ll have a rigorous approach to the safety and legislative aspects of high-power and high-voltage equipment
  • You’ll have substantial experience in design proving, system integration, and proactive defect resolution
  • You’ll have proven ability to gather technical evidence to support safety, fitness for purpose, and legislative requirements
  • You’ll have strong understanding or experience in FPGA design, power electronics, and sophisticated test and measurement techniques

The Archerfish Team:

Join the Archerfish team within the Underwater Battlespace unit, where the Underwater Electronics group drives the full lifecycle of electronics, from design and manufacturing to production and in-service support, covering obsolescence management and redesign for manufacturability.

This role focuses on high-integrity electronics development, including VHDL design, coding, analysis, and simulation. The role and team ensure long-term operational success by managing technology insertions and obsolescence while maintaining full compliance with safety legislation and customer requirements.

Why BAE Systems?

Here you’ll build a career with purpose and limitless possibilities. With lifelong learning and meaningful work, this is a place where you can grow your career with confidence and be empowered to be your best. You’ll be recognised for your contribution and enjoy rewards tailored to what’s most important to you and your family, support for your financial and personal wellbeing, as well as a balanced lifestyle. In an environment embracing sustainable ways of working and with a strong sense of shared purpose, our supportive culture is a place you can feel you belong and proud of the difference you make.

A place where everyone can thrive:

We’re committed to building an inclusive workplace where everyone feels valued and supported. We know that a diversity of backgrounds, perspectives and experiences strengthens our teams and is vital to the work we do.

Please be aware that many roles at BAE Systems are subject to both security and export control restrictions. These restrictions mean that factors such as your nationality, any nationalities you may have previously held, and your place of birth can restrict the roles you are eligible to perform within the organisation. All applicants must as a minimum achieve Baseline Personnel Security Standard. Many roles also require higher levels of National Security Vetting where applicants must typically have 5 to 10 years of continuous residency in the UK depending on the vetting level required for the role, to allow for meaningful security vetting checks.

Closing Date: 23rd March 2026

We reserve the right to close this vacancy early if we receive sufficient applications for the role. Therefore, if you are interested, please submit your application as early as possible.

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HVAC Engineer
Eko Talent
Multiple locations
In office
Junior - Mid
£50,000
RECENTLY POSTED

Job role: HVAC Engineer

Up To £50,000 Basic + Company Benefits + Overtime

Company Vehicle + Travel Paid Door 2 Door

Monday - Friday - Day Shift

Development: Ongoing Training, Progression & Career Support

We are expanding our engineering team and are looking for an experienced Cooling Systems / HVAC Engineer to support projects across industrial processing and renewable energy sites across the South

This role involves working alongside a skilled technical team to deliver high-quality servicing, maintenance, and commissioning of industrial cooling and HVAC plant in process environments.

The Role

* Service, maintain and commission industrial cooling systems, chillers, HVAC plant and associated equipment

* Diagnose and repair mechanical and electrical faults within plant rooms and process environments

* Support planned preventative maintenance programmes

* Respond to reactive breakdowns, including participation in an out-of-hours rota

* Ensure all works are completed in line with current Health & Safety legislation and site-specific RAMS

* Work independently when required, including lone working on client sites

* Accurately complete service documentation, test records and job reports

* Identify and record equipment specifications to assist with parts procurement

Skills & Experience Required

* Proven experience working on commercial or industrial cooling/HVAC systems / Air conditioning Units

* Strong understanding of associated controls and ancillary equipment

* F-Gas certification

* Experience working within industrial, utilities, energy or process sectors advantageous

* Ability to fault-find across mechanical and electrical systems

* Full UK driving licence

If you are interested in this HVAC Engineer role, please submit an up-to-date CV through this advert.

HVAC Technician / HVAC Engineer / Air Conditioning Engineer / Air Conditioning Technician

Air Conditioning Engineer
Eko Talent
Multiple locations
In office
Mid - Senior
£50,000
RECENTLY POSTED

Job role: Air Conditioning Engineer

£50,000 Basic + Company Benefits + Overtime

Company Vehicle + Travel Paid Door 2 Door

Monday - Friday - Day Shift

Development: Ongoing Training, Progression & Career Support

We are expanding our engineering team and are looking for an experienced Air Conditioning / Cooling Systems / HVAC Engineer to support projects across industrial processing and renewable energy sites across the South

This role involves working alongside a skilled technical team to deliver high-quality servicing, maintenance, and commissioning of industrial cooling and HVAC plant in process environments.

The Role

* Service, maintain and commission industrial cooling systems, chillers, HVAC plant and associated equipment

* Diagnose and repair mechanical and electrical faults within plant rooms and process environments

* Support planned preventative maintenance programmes

* Respond to reactive breakdowns, including participation in an out-of-hours rota

* Ensure all works are completed in line with current Health & Safety legislation and site-specific RAMS

* Work independently when required, including lone working on client sites

* Accurately complete service documentation, test records and job reports

* Identify and record equipment specifications to assist with parts procurement

Skills & Experience Required

* Proven experience working on commercial or industrial cooling/HVAC systems / Air conditioning Units

* Strong understanding of associated controls and ancillary equipment

* F-Gas certification

* Experience working within industrial, utilities, energy or process sectors advantageous

* Ability to fault-find across mechanical and electrical systems

* Full UK driving licence

If you are interested in this Air Conditioning Engineer role, please submit an up-to-date CV through this advert.

HVAC Technician / HVAC Engineer / Air Conditioning Engineer / Air Conditioning Technician

Workshop Engineer
Acclaim Handling Limited
Multiple locations
In office
Junior - Mid
£31,000 - £35,000
RECENTLY POSTED
TECH-AGNOSTIC ROLE

Repairing Material Handling Equipment

Repair of electrical, mechanical and hydraulic components

Repairing hydraulic valves and rams

Repairing final drive and gearbox components

Repairing engines and components

Servicing Material Handling Equipment

Responsible for servicing gas, diesel and electric powered Material Handling Equipment.

Using a check sheet, checking that the brakes are fully functional, and that the lifting equipment and steering are in correct working order

Changing the oil and filters as necessary

Thorough Examinations pending qualifications

Carry out Preventative Maintenance, such as lubricating steering and lifting equipment.

Overhaul of Material Handling Equipment

Responsible for completing a partial strip-down of gas, diesel, or electric Material Handling Equipment.

Responsible for preparing, steam cleaning or painting the chassis of Material Handling Equipment.

Responsible for bolting / welding on ancillaries to the chassis.

Battery Maintenance

Check voltages and gravities of forklift trucks, using meters and hydrometers.

New and Used Equipment Preparation

Responsible for the preparation of gas, diesel and electric Material Handling Equipment by performing pre-delivery inspections (PDI’s), using a check-sheet from the manufacturer to check the specifications to meet the customer’s requirements, along with overseeing the despatch and receipt of Material Handling Equipment in and out of the Depot

Engineer Paperwork

Responsible for completion of weekly timesheet

Completing job sheets on a daily basis to record progress on repairs, parts used or required, etc

Liaising with the Service Controller as necessary and advising of any changes

Any other reasonable duties related to this role

Radar Systems Engineer
Matchtech
Fareham
In office
Mid - Senior
Private salary
RECENTLY POSTED

We’re looking for a Systems Engineer to support the procurement, safety management, integration, and in‑service support of key Air Traffic Control (ATC) systems, with a focus on Primary Surveillance Radar (PSR) and Secondary Surveillance Radar (SSR).

This role is ideal for an engineer who enjoys working across the full lifecycle of equipment - from requirements and design through to commissioning, testing, and ongoing support.

You’ll be working on smaller or less complex systems, but with plenty of room to grow into Engineering Authority responsibilities and support wider ATC infrastructure.

What You’ll Be Doing

Project Delivery & Technical Support

Work with stakeholders to agree project requirements, timelines, and technical needs
Write technical specifications for new or upgraded systems
Support engineering estimates and bid activities
Evaluate tenders and assess supplier technical proposals
Help plan project delivery in line with key milestones
Lead small project changes and ensure change control is followed
Oversee installation, commissioning, acceptance testing, and documentation
Ensure engineering deliverables are completed on time and to standard

Engineering Authority Responsibilities (for assigned systems)

Maintain technical documentation and support materials
Respond to technical queries and manage corrective action requests
Monitor live operational systems and investigate faults
Plan and deliver system modifications with minimal operational impact
Keep up to date with relevant technology trends in ATC and radar systems

Team Leadership & Coordination

Manage up to 3 direct reports
Allocate team members to projects and tasks
Identify skills gaps and training needs
Conduct performance reviews and support career development
Coordinate activities with subcontractors and cross‑functional teams

Autonomy & Scope

Manage resources within agreed budgets
Assist in defining project objectives and deliver solutions tactically
Act as decision‑maker for Engineering Authority recommendations
Support multiple projects at once and prioritise workloads
Provide technical support to operational teams, sometimes at short notice
Deliver training or competency assessments when required
Participate in on‑call support rotas when designated

Experience & Skills We’re Looking For

Essential

HNC/HND (Level 4+) in Electronics, Telecommunications, Computer Science, or a related engineering discipline
OR relevant apprenticeship / extensive experience in a comparable environment (RAF, Navy, Rail, ATSEP, Safety‑Critical sectors)
Experience maintaining or supporting systems used in ATC or similar high‑integrity environments
Understanding of safety‑critical systems and operational risk
Strong communication skills - able to explain technical topics clearly
Calm, analytical problem solver with structured incident‑management approach
Able to interpret technical details and relay them in business‑friendly language
Comfortable working across multiple environments and tasks
Strong planning, scheduling, and time‑management ability
Good interpersonal skills with customers, suppliers, and internal teams
Commitment to continuous professional and technical development
Competent with IT tools for documentation and project management

Desirable

Experience with ATC equipment, regulations, standards, or ATSEP training
Understanding of Air Traffic Management procedures
Broad knowledge of airport systems and operational technologies
Passion for ATC, system safety, and aviation technology

Desirable Technical Expertise (Surveillance Systems)

Knowledge of PSR (Primary Surveillance Radar) and SSR (Secondary Surveillance Radar) sensors
Hands‑on experience with radar installation, operation, data integration, networking, and troubleshooting
Radar modelling, simulation, and performance testing (including flight trials)
Strong grounding in RF engineering, including antenna, transmitter, and receiver behaviour

Why Join?

You’ll be part of a team keeping critical ATC systems safe, reliable, and operational, while gaining valuable experience with radar and surveillance technologies used across major UK airports

Photocopier / Print Production Engineer - Canon Equipment
Taylor Higson
Multiple locations
In office
Junior - Mid
£35,000
RECENTLY POSTED
TECH-AGNOSTIC ROLE

Salary: Circa £35,000 (based on experience)
Location: Ideally within easy reach of the A1 / A1(M) / A15

Why consider this role?

This is a great opportunity for a Field Service Engineer to join a well-established, market-leading managed print provider that genuinely invests in its people and service function.

You’ll be working with a Canon platinum partner, supported by a collaborative and experienced service team, with realistic workloads and a strong emphasis on quality, not volume.

The Role

You’ll be responsible for servicing, maintaining, and supporting Canon MFDs, ImagePRESS, and Pro-Print devices, including Fiery controllers and network integration. The role is field based, covering the East and South Midlands and surrounding areas, with a strong focus on first-time fix and customer satisfaction.

What you’ll be doing

Servicing and maintaining Canon MFD and print production devices
Supporting and configuring Fiery controllers and workflows
Installing devices and integrating them into customer networks
Setting up scan-to-email and scan-to-folder solutions
Diagnosing faults and resolving issues efficiently
Building strong relationships with customers
Keeping service records accurate and up to date

What we’re looking for

A skilled field service engineer, who has gained exposure to all/any of the following: Canon MFDs, ImagePRESS, and Pro-Print equipment (or a mixture of any of these)
Comfortable working with Fiery controllers
Good understanding of networked print environments
Strong fault-finding and problem-solving skills
Great customer service skills
Full UK driving licence and right to work in the UK.

What’s in it for you?

A circa £35,000 salary, open to discussion based on knowledge and experience
Company car and fuel card
Pension scheme
Ongoing training and development with a Canon certified partner
Supportive, collaborative team environment
Long-term, stable role within a respected business

If you’re a skilled photocopier engineer with exposure to Canon equipment, looking to work for a highly reputable business, please get in touch for further details

C++ Software Engineer
MASS
Fareham
In office
Mid - Senior
£50,000 - £65,000
RECENTLY POSTED

C++ Software Engineer – Portsdown West (PO17) – Full-time – Onsite

* Salary £50,000 - £65,000

* 25 days annual leave inclusive of up to 3 days Christmas shut-down

* Buy or sell up to 5 days’ annual leave

* Annual Wellbeing allowance

* Two pension schemes to choose from

* Private Medical Insurance + discounts for additional family members

* Life Assurance scheme up to 4 x salary

* Share Save scheme

* Electric/Hybrid Car leasing scheme

* Cycle to work scheme

* Retail discounts

* Career development support

Our Electronic Warfare Operations Support (EWOS) team. A group of over 60 engineers, scientists, and former military specialists who combine their expertise to help our customers protect their people and platforms safe while achieving their full operational potential.

About the Role

MASS is growing its Electronic Warfare Operational Support (EWOS) team at Portsdown West, (Fareham, Hampshire). We are looking for a talented C++ Software Engineer with experience of working with simulation models, to support cutting edge research, development, and delivery projects, led by our technical customer, Dstl.

This role is largely based within an in-house simulation framework (ITASE) with responsibilities to include:

* Developing toolsets, models, and integration activities in the ITASE framework.

* Incorporating or adapting additional existing Dstl data/models (e.g. signatures) into studies.

* Library linking, development from theory, and re-coding of existing algorithms and data.

* Understanding and aligning assumptions and data across components.

* Understanding and implementing the interactions of multiple entities in a scenario.

Within the role, you will have the opportunity to influence real-world operations through the software you develop. This could be through behavioural effects within a faster-than-real-time simulation environment, or plugins to interface hardware models in a real-time environment. This role will offer the variety and autonomy to showcase your skills as a software developer.

Given the importance of assurance to the end user, your knowledge of the software development lifecycle and modern technologies (e.g. HPC, distributed architectures focusing on edge computing) is essential to better enable development at pace.

This work will allow you the opportunity to interact with customers, understanding how the software models are to be used, and their high-level requirements. Your creativity and autonomy will help translate these asks into deliverable software products.

What we are looking for:

* Strong background in software development for simulation environments.

* Strong C++ programming skills.

* Experience with Visual Studio/Windows/Linux development tools.

* Clear communication skills to explain/adapt models.

* Working autonomously to solve unique problems.

Supporting Skills:

* RF system knowledge and/or broader systems engineering experience

* Experience using MATLAB or Python (model integration).

* Familiarity with Defence/Air Platform protection systems and threat systems (e.g. SAMs, IADS, Sensors, FPVs).

* Knowledge of RF countermeasure and flyout simulation tools, ideally gained within a defence setting.

* Experience with HPC architectures.

Non-negotiables:

Due to the highly secure nature of the projects that you will be involved with, you must be:

* A UK National and eligible to work in the UK

* Eligible to obtain and maintain a UK Government SC-level security clearance

Who is MASS?

MASS is an independent, global technology company, trusted by highly secure organisations to provide advanced, digital services that manage data and keep information safe. With our heritage in defence, we offer robust solutions to sectors where security expertise is essential.

We work in partnership with customers, using skilled, technical experts. We think innovatively to provide tailored, agile and resilient solutions that secure advantage, so you’re ready for digital transformation. MASS is an equal opportunities employer; we know that our people are smart, skilled and motivated and in return we provide a friendly workplace where everyone is valued and has the chance to make an impact.

Join MASS and play a key role in operational analysis that strengthens defence capability and protection

Lift Engineer
Marmon Lift Recruitment
Sompting
In office
Junior - Mid
£50,000 - £55,000
RECENTLY POSTED
TECH-AGNOSTIC ROLE

Lift Service | Lift Repair
Lift Industry

Brighton, East Sussex

Salary: £50,000 – £55,000 (DOE)
Benefits: Highly competitive paid overtime, £500/week standby allowance, all travel expenses and door-to-door travel time paid, NVQ Level 4 or management progression available, additional earning opportunities to be discussed at application stage

Commutable from: Brighton, Hove, Worthing, Eastbourne, Shoreham-by-Sea, Hastings, Haywards Heath, Burgess Hill, Uckfield, Newhaven

Marmon Lift Recruitment is currently seeking a qualified Lift Engineer to take ownership of a dedicated service route, ensuring lifts are maintained to the highest standards. This is a service- and minor-repair, call-out-based role in Brighton, offering excellent earning potential and long-term progression.

The Lift Engineer Role:

As a Lift Engineer, you will be responsible for efficiently managing your own service route. You will carry out service and minor repair works on both passenger and goods lifts.

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Undertake electrical and mechanical maintenance across passenger, goods, and service lifts, as well as associated lifting equipment

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Diagnose faults and complete repairs to ensure minimal downtime

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Accurately report services, repairs, and defects to support continuous improvement and safety standards

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Complete planned maintenance schedules in line with agreed Service Contracts

Ideal Lift Engineer Candidate:

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Currently working as a Lift Service Engineer, Lift Repair Engineer, or Lift Installation Engineer with 2+ years’ industry experience

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Qualified to NVQ Level 3 or above (or equivalent) in a lift engineering discipline

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Lives within a commutable distance of Brighton

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Holds a clean UK Driving Licence

Apply to this Lift Engineer position:

For a confidential conversation, call (phone number removed) (Monday - Friday)

Ping us your CV by email

Marmon Lift Recruitment is passionate about understanding what is truly important to you in your next move before entering the application or interview process. This commitment to you ensures we will always represent your best interests, and together we can secure your next move in the passenger lift industry

V05375 -DIG - UKLTI System Administrator
Outsource
Portsmouth
In office
Mid - Senior
£97,835/day
RECENTLY POSTED

System Engineer
Contract: 12 Months
Based: Broad Oak
Hourly rate: £41.87 PAYE or £56.44 Umbrella inside IR35
Onsite: onsite Monday – Friday
Full time – 37 hours per week

An exciting opportunity has arisen for a System Administrator to support the Lightning Systems Integration Facility (LSIF) located at the Maritime Integration & Support Centre (MISC) on Portsdown Hill, Portsmouth.

The facility supports the testing and integration of the F-35 Lightning II aircraft within the UK military infrastructure, providing a highly technical and secure environment for system integration activities.

This role will be responsible for the administration, maintenance and security of the LSIF IT systems, ensuring they are configured and available to support ongoing testing and integration activities. The successful candidate will work closely with suppliers, engineering teams and users to ensure systems remain operational and aligned with project requirements.

Skills:

  • Windows Server administration including Active Directory, DNS, Group Policy, Disk Management, WSUS patching, and Hyper-V virtualisation.
  • Experience monitoring system logs and security tools such as SolarWinds, Kiwi Syslog, Splunk, and Trellix ePO.
  • Knowledge of network infrastructure including Cisco/FortiGate devices, LAN/WAN, switches, routers, and firewalls.
  • Ability to install and configure servers, workstations, and network hardware, including cable management to MoD standards.
  • Experience designing and integrating IT systems, including environments with different security classifications.
  • Understanding of security and compliance frameworks such as ITAR, JSP 440, and JSP 480.
  • Familiarity with ITIL processes and general IT troubleshooting.

The Job

  • Administration and maintenance of hardware, software and network infrastructure
  • Implementing changes and updates to servers, systems and networks
  • Preparing systems to support testing activities and project requirements
  • Supporting security and export control requirements within the facility
  • Assisting with planning, execution and reporting of test events
  • Supporting long-term facility and infrastructure planning
  • Managing procurement and configuration control of LSIF hardware and software

Subject to: BPSS and SC clearance and Subject to ITAR

If you would like to be considered for this role please don’t hesitate to click apply or call Levi Jackson on 0161 694 9192 for more information.

About BAE:
BAE Systems is a leading global defence, aerospace, and security company. They’re experts in delivering advanced solutions for air, land, and naval forces, as well as commercial aerospace and cyber security. Known for its commitment to innovation and excellence, BAE Systems offers exciting career opportunities for those looking to make a significant impact in cutting-edge technology and defence sectors.

Inclusion statement
Outsource UK is committed to creating a diverse environment and is proud to be an equal opportunity employer. You’ll receive consideration for your application without regard to race, religion or belief, gender identity or expression, sex, sexual orientation, disability, marriage and civil partnership, pregnancy and maternity, or age.

V05375 - DIG - Facility Engineer
Outsource
Portsmouth
In office
Junior - Mid
£78,268/day
RECENTLY POSTED
TECH-AGNOSTIC ROLE

Facility Engineer
Contract: 12 months
Based: Broadoak, Portsmouth
Hourly Rate: £41.87 PAYE or £56.44 Umbrella inside ir35
Hours: 37 hours Monday – Friday

The Lightning Systems Integration Facility (LSIF), based within the Maritime Integration & Support Centre (MISC), supports testing and integration of the F-35 Lightning II aircraft into UK military infrastructure.

BAE Systems are seeking a Facility Engineer to support the implementation, configuration, and ongoing maintenance of the LSIF within this environment.

This role will include commissioning networks between key facility areas, maintaining government-furnished IT equipment (including large servers), and supporting testing events and facility reconfiguration.

Skills:

  • IT networking (Cisco and other vendors such as F5, McAfee)
  • LAN/WAN infrastructure, network device configuration and troubleshooting
  • IT monitoring tools (e.g., WhatsUpGold, SCCM, SCOM, SNMP, SysLog)
  • Cisco VOIP administration
  • IT system interconnection across multiple security classifications

The Job

  • Support the day-to-day running of the LSIF
  • Assist with the build, production and maintenance of LSIF hardware
  • Assist with LSIF security matters (including IVCO duties)
  • Support planning, execution and reporting of testing events
  • Contribute to long-term facility planning
  • Assist with procurement and management of LSIF hardware/software
  • Maintain configuration control of assets, documents, change requests, passwords, etc.
  • Become a resident expert in the administration of the government-provided system

If you would like to be considered for this role please don’t hesitate to click apply or call Levi Jackson on 0161 694 9192 for more information.

About BAE:
BAE Systems is a leading global defence, aerospace, and security company. They’re experts in delivering advanced solutions for air, land, and naval forces, as well as commercial aerospace and cyber security. Known for its commitment to innovation and excellence, BAE Systems offers exciting career opportunities for those looking to make a significant impact in cutting-edge technology and defence sectors.

Inclusion statement
Outsource UK is committed to creating a diverse environment and is proud to be an equal opportunity employer. You’ll receive consideration for your application without regard to race, religion or belief, gender identity or expression, sex, sexual orientation, disability, marriage and civil partnership, pregnancy and maternity, or age.

Senior Systems Engineer
JAM Recruitment Ltd
Multiple locations
In office
Senior
£81/hour
RECENTLY POSTED

2 Senior Systems Engineers

Inside IR35

81.05 per hour

6 months initial term

This is a senior technical role relating to the Electronic aspects of hardware design for systems engineering. A highly experienced professional engineer with a depth and breadth of knowledge in Electronics Engineering who speaks and acts authoritatively on matters pertaining to their discipline, leading and applying the principles of Electronics Engineering across the entire engineering development lifecycle from requirement definition to system integration and customer acceptance into system support and disposal.

Employs a depth and breadth of expertise relating to Electronics Systems Engineering to the most complex engineering problems, challenges, and issues associated with the domain. Designs, develops, promotes and shares discipline knowledge and capability for implementation across the business and programmes, providing authoritative guidance to others relating to area of expertise. Acts as design authority for designs that the role holder / team is undertaking. Liaises with other teams and disciplines to ensure a consistent approach across the whole radar system.

Typical duties include :

  • Providing support to the SDA regarding overall Radar System design.
  • Responsible for defining and capturing digital requirements from board level to sub-system level.
  • Provide digital techniques support to the SDA and techniques groups (RF, software, digits, mechanical, DO) at all stagers throughout the design life cycle.
  • Provide support to digital techniques team throughout the design process ensuring adherence to established design protocols.
  • Provide analysis of system architectures with a view to providing guidance on make/buy/COTS decisions.
  • Define test and integration plans from board to system level.
  • System Design Assurance - ensuring there is enough built in functionality to support design assurance. Also contributing to the generation of the system design assurance specification.

Knowledge:

  • Experience in digital electronics including FPGA development, high speed interfaces (such as serial FPDP, JESD204 etc) , COTS hardware and PCB design.
  • Experience in sub-system and System integration and test.
  • Familiarity with Xilinx/AMD FPGA products and Vivado design tools
  • Experience in radar system data analysis.
  • Experience in the whole design process from requirements to design assurance and sign off.
  • A solid understanding of radar operation, in particular Active Electronically Scanned Array (AESA) radars.

Skills:

  • Experience using AMD/Xilinx Vitis.
  • Experience designing with AMD/Xilinx Versal or Zynq Ultrascale plus devices
  • Matlab for digital processing analysis
  • MBSE for design capture
  • DOORS for document capture
  • Previous experience of operating in a defence or high safety integrity environment.
Senior IT Technician
Oaklands Catholic School
Waterlooville
In office
Senior
£27,780
RECENTLY POSTED

Job Title: Senior IT Technician

Location: Waterlooville, Hampshire

Salary: 27,780 per annum

Job Type: Permanent, Full time, 52 weeks per year

Working Hours: 37 hours per week, Monday to Thursday 08.30am-16.30pm and Friday 08.30am to 15.30pm (unpaid lunch break of 30 mins each day)

About the role:

The Governors are seeking to appoint a Senior IT Technician to join our hardworking, committed and enthusiastic IT Support team.

The Senior IT Technician’s role is to support the IT Support Team in the day-to-day delivery of high-quality IT services to the school. Working as part of a small team supporting a Secondary school and Sixth form college in Waterlooville and two primary schools in Portsmouth, our team supports 2,000 users and 1,200 windows devices, network infrastructure, printers, photocopiers and classroom equipment as well as CCTV, telephone system and sound and lighting equipment.

If you are a Catholic, you will understand the distinctiveness of Catholic schools such as Oaklands and this will be attractive to you. You do not have to be a Catholic to work at Oaklands; the Governors welcome applications from candidates of differing faith backgrounds or none who can be supportive of the school ethos.

Key Responsibilities:

The primary responsibilities of the role are:

  • Network Maintenance - You will maintain network integrity and security by managing user lifecycles through Active Directory and Office 365, performing routine hardware maintenance, and overseeing firewall policies and system imaging to ensure a stable, updated environment.
  • IT Support Helpdesk - You will manage and configure a diverse range of school-wide systems, spanning core networking, security, MDM, and multimedia while ensuring all support incidents and change requests are documented in strict accordance with team SLAs.
  • Take ownership of support incidents - You will provide proactive, friendly technical support by efficiently managing the full ticket lifecycle from active listening and rapid resolution to clear communication and escalation when necessary, ensuring high user satisfaction.
  • Asset Management - You will be responsible for the full lifecycle of IT and A/V infrastructure, from high-standard installation and inventory management to proactive maintenance and warranty support.
  • Other IT Responsibilities such as setting up and operating AV equipment, assisting with out of hours school events and more.

Please note this is not an exhaustive list and a full information pack with a full list of responsibilities can be found on our website.

About You:

Essential:

  • 4 GCSEs (or equivalent) C and above (including Maths and English)
  • Level 3 (or equivalent) in IT Infrastructure (or similar)
  • Ability to work in sympathy with the ethos of the school
  • Good verbal and written communication skills and ability to relate well to children and adults
  • Ability to effectively use ICT packages (Office Suite and email)
  • Displays commitment to the protection and safeguarding of children and young people
  • Excellent communication skills
  • Well-developed interpersonal skills
  • Confidence
  • Ability to see a project or task through to a successful conclusion
  • Imagination and vision
  • Strong commitment to team- working and partnership

The following would be desirable:

  • Knowledge of IT systems and software
  • Ability to use relevant equipment / resources and technology A level education or beyond
  • Willingness to train as Fire Warden/First aider

The duties and responsibilities in this job description are not restrictive and the post-holder will be required to undertake other reasonable duties as requested by the line manager.

Please note all staff will be required to complete and obtain a clear Enhanced DBS

Benefits:

  • Generous pension scheme
  • Access to the canteen serving delicious home made hot and cold food
  • An active staff association which organises staff socials throughout the year and an emphasis on staff well-being

Additional Information:

Closing date: Sunday 22nd February 2026 5pm

Interviews: Week commencing 23rd February 2026

Please note that once you have applied for the role you will be sent an email with an application form to fill in.

This form will need to be fully completed and returned for your application to be considered.

Please click the APPLY to submit your application for this role and you will be sent an email with application forms to complete.

Candidates with previous job titles and experience of; IT Technician, IT Support Engineer, IT Service Engineer, IT Service Desk Technician, Support Engineer, Support Technician, Desk Support, IT Support Technician, IT Support Engineer, may also be considered for this role.

EC&I Technician
Drax
Multiple locations
In office
Junior - Mid
£43,459
RECENTLY POSTED
TECH-AGNOSTIC ROLE

Full time, Permanent, On site
Location – Daldowie
Salary £43,459.08

Closing date:20 January

Who we are:

We’re not just talking about making a difference, we’re making it happen. We generate dispatchable, renewable power and create stable energy in an uncertain world. Building on our proud heritage, we have ambition to become the global leader in sustainable biomass and carbon removals.

You’ll be joining our teams of practical doers, future thinkers and business champions. We’re enabling a zero carbon, lower cost energy future for all, and working hard to decarbonise the planet for generations to come.

About the role:

As an EC&I Technician, you’ll provide electrical, control and instrumentation support to the plant mainly focussed on planned and unplanned maintenance activities. You’ll also provide some support on modification and replacement projects.

Based in Uddingston near Glasgow, Daldowie Treatment Works is one of the largest plants of its type in Europe. For nearly 25 years the plant has focussed on creating wdf pellets from sewage sludge reducing environmental impacts as well as creating a new fuel source replacing the need to burn fossil fuels.

Day to day you’ll support the process by providing timely repairs to breakdowns and carrying out planned maintenance activities including instrumentation calibrations. You’ll ensure that all work is managed and recorded correctly to maintain compliance, inspiring safe ways of working across the site, setting a high standard of EC&I engineering activity, and supporting in rolling out new processes, systems, and ways of working to your colleagues on site.

You’ll be joining a tight knit, dedicated team based on site, who are also part of a larger group with a wide support network.

Who we’re looking for:

You’ll need to have experience in solving problems and being a strong communicator to be able to persuade and influence others.
You should be educated to at least ONC level in Electrical or Instrumentation Engineering and should have served a recognised Apprenticeship.

Specifically, you’ll need plant experience in the maintenance, repair and installation of electrical equipment, including but not restricted to, 3 phase motors and associated switchgear, variable speed drives, soft starts, circuit breakers, motor control centres and 3 phase and single-phase distribution systems.

You’ll be able interpret schematic drawings, single line diagrams and PLC ladder logic.

Ideally, you’ll also have process plant experience in the maintenance, repair, installation and calibration of plant instrumentation and control systems including, but not restricted to, systems for the measurement of temperature, pressure, level, flow, oxygen, and ph.

Rewards and benefits:

As you help us to shape the future, we’ve shaped our rewards and benefits to help you thrive and support
your lifestyle. If successful in this role you’ll get:
·         A discretionary bonus depending on company performance 
·         SAYE (Sharesave): discretionary scheme from time to time
·         Personal accident cover
·         Group personal pension plan
·         Holiday

  • 36 days
    ·         Reimbursement of the cost of your annual membership of one relevant and appropriate professional body

We’re committed to making a tangible impact on the climate challenge we all face. Drax is where your individual purpose can work alongside your career drive. We work as part of a team that shares a passion for doing what’s right for the future. With Drax you can shape your career and a future for generations to come.

Together, we make it happen.

At Drax, we’re committed to fostering an environment where everyone feels valued and respected, regardless of their role. To make this a reality, we actively work to better represent the communities we operate in, foster inclusion, and establish fair processes. Through these actions, we build the trust needed for all colleagues at Drax to contribute their perspectives and talents, no matter their background. Find out more about our approach here.

How to apply:

Think this role’s for you? Click the ‘apply now’ button to begin your Drax journey.
If you want to find out more about Drax, check out our LinkedIn page to see our latest news.

We understand that you may have some additional questions about the role. If you’d like to have a confidential chat to discuss the role in more detail, please email careers@drax.com

We reserve the right to close roles early when the particular role and / or location has had sufficient applications.

IT Technician
Rise Technical Recruitment
Gosport
In office
Junior - Mid
£25/hour - £30/hour
RECENTLY POSTED
TECH-AGNOSTIC ROLE

IT Support Technician
Gosport
Circa £25 to £30 per hour
37 hours per week, term time only
23rd March until 22nd May 2026 - long term cover role, so may be extended

Are you an experienced IT support professional with a strong interest in cyber security?

Do you want to deliver high-quality IT support, maintain network and server infrastructure, and strengthen cyber security across multiple sites without being overloaded with unrelated administrative duties?

This well-regarded educational Trust is seeking an IT Technician to join their IT department. The Trust is structured, well-resourced, and supportive, providing clear processes, documentation, and systems so contract IT staff can focus on delivering secure, reliable, and efficient IT services to staff and learners.

This long term cover role is designed to cover the provision of IT support and cyber security services across Trust sites. You will deliver first and second level support, maintain IT infrastructure, and contribute to the Trust’s cyber security compliance and operational excellence.

The Role
* Provide first and second level IT/AV support to staff and students across Trust sites
* Maintain, monitor, and audit IT assets to ensure security, patching, and compliance
* Configure and support servers, networks, firewalls, and cloud platforms (Office 365, Google Workspace, VOIP systems)
* Analyse vulnerabilities, emerging threats, and operational procedures, producing actionable reports
* Manage user accounts, permissions, and storage in line with best practice and cyber essentials guidelines
* Deliver inductions and guidance for staff and students on safe and effective IT system use
* Support Junior IT Technicians and cover other Trust Academies as directed by the IT Manager

The Person
* IT degree or equivalent experience; relevant certifications such as MCP, MCSE, or CCNA desirable
* Minimum 3 years’ experience in IT support with exposure to cyber security implementation
* Experience configuring firewalls, servers, IT networks, and cloud services
* Strong knowledge of networking, Windows/Linux servers, TCP/IP protocols, VMware, backup products, and monitoring tools (MS Intune, Jamf, System Centre, patch manager)
* Has an Enhanced DBS with Child Barred within the last 3 months AND have been continuously working with children, or be on the update service

Reference: BBBH(phone number removed)

Rise Technical Recruitment Ltd acts an employment agency for permanent roles and an employment business for temporary roles.

The salary advertised is the bracket available for this position. The actual salary paid will be dependent on your level of experience, qualifications and skill set and will be decided by our client, the employer. Rise are not responsible or liable for any hiring decisions made by the end client.

We are an equal opportunities company and welcome applications from all suitable candidates

System Administrator
JAM Recruitment Ltd
Portsmouth
In office
Junior - Mid
£56/hour
RECENTLY POSTED

This role is Inside IR35

The Lightning Systems Integration Facility (LSIF) is established at the Maritime Integration & Support Centre (MISC) on Portsdown Hill, Portsmouth, to support testing and integration of the F35 Lightning II Aircraft within the UK military infrastructure.

A UKLTI System Administrator is required to administer, patch, secure and maintain the LSIF systems within the MISC environment, prepare the systems in line with testing requirements, and occasionally implement changes to the facility and established infrastructure.

A major function of the role is the maintenance of government furnished computer equipment (including large servers). As part of this, the liaison and effective communication between suppliers, owners, partners and users is crucial in ensuring the equipment is available to the right groups at the right time.

The role will require good organisational and communication skills on top of technical ability covering a range of technologies.

The incumbent will be provided training on how to use the proprietary systems and will be expected to become well versed in using and administering them.

Typical duties include (but are not limited to):

  • Administration and maintenance of hardware, software, and networks
  • Implementation of changes to hardware, software and networks
  • Assisting with system preparation in line with customer and project requirements
  • Assisting with security and export control matters (including ITAR and IVCO)
  • Assisting with the planning, execution and reporting of testing events
  • Assisting with longer-term facility planning
  • Assisting with procurement and management of LSIF hardware and software
  • Configuration control of assets, documents, change requests etc

Knowledge:

Server Administration, including Active Directory, DNS, Group Policies, Disk Management, updating via WSUS as well as knowledge of Microsoft hypervisor and the ability to implement and manage a virtual environment.

Experience of auditing system log files and anti-virus monitoring using monitoring tools such as SolarWinds NPM/Observability, Kiwi Syslog, Splunk and Trellix ePO

Some experience with networking vendors such as Cisco, FortiGate. Experience configuring, troubleshooting and upgrading network devices and knowledge of LAN and WAN infrastructure (switches, routers, firewalls).

Ability to physically install Servers, workstations and network devices, and to perform cable management to MoD Standard

Ability to design, plan, implement and manage integration of separate IT systems, including at different security classifications.

Knowledge of ITAR, EAR, DEAL, SCIDA accreditation requirements of JSP 440 and 480, etc.

Experience of ITIL processes and procedures.

General IT trouble shooting skills

Some knowledge of Linux, and / or containerisation, as well as JIRA and Confluence would also be preferred although is not vital

Skills:

Ability to learn to use new technology including proprietary software and systems when required

Ability to work as part of a team

Ability to communicate with other team members, suppliers and customers

Ability to document changes and troubleshooting steps taken

Ability to prioritise work based on customer requirements and project/team objectives

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Frequently asked questions
Chichester offers a variety of Systems Engineer roles including network engineering, infrastructure management, cloud systems, and cybersecurity positions across multiple industries.
Typically, employers look for candidates with a degree in Computer Science or related fields, certifications such as CCNA, AWS, or Microsoft Azure, and practical experience with systems administration and network management.
Yes, many companies in Chichester offer remote or hybrid working options for Systems Engineers, especially given the increasing trend towards flexible work arrangements in the IT sector.
Keeping your skills updated with the latest technologies, obtaining relevant certifications, tailoring your CV for each job, and gaining hands-on experience through projects or internships can greatly enhance your chances.
You can find the latest Systems Engineer job opportunities in Chichester on our Haystack job board, which provides curated and up-to-date listings specifically for IT professionals.